This year, Fitzwilliam College will be running our annual taster programme for Black and Minority Ethnic Year 11 students across the UK, with virtual sessions during the weeks of Monday 13th-Friday 24th November 2023, and an in-person visit in July 2024.

Our JCR BME officer Aaron has worked with the college to design a programme aiming to develop study skills, introduce pupils to university subjects, and provide an opportunity to hear from current students about what studying at the University of Cambridge and other Universities is really like!

The online programme will take place via Zoom on evenings and weekends, and will include: 

• Sessions by students demystifying Cambridge
• Subject Q&As
• Taster sessions and lectures
• Careers Information
• Study skills advice
• Advice on A level choices and making a competitive university application

Subject tasters will be available in a range of areas, including:

• Law
• Social Sciences and Education
• English and Foreign Languages
• History
• Maths and Engineering
• Natural Sciences
• Medicine

This programme will be followed by an in-person visit day on Monday 1st July 2024, with some overnight accommodation available for students travelling from further afield. Participation in the in-person day is dependent on engagement with the virtual November programme, and in the event of oversubscription places will be prioritised for students who meet widening-participation criteria.

Applications for this scheme are now open via this online form, which should take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Applications close on 31st of October at 12pm. If you have any questions about this programme, please direct them to schools.liaison@fitz.cam.ac.uk.

Dates: Monday 13th November – Friday 24th November, evenings, and weekends.

For: Year 11 BME students interested in higher education.